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Daves' Diary

Welcome to my very own slice of the world wide web. This is an account of my trials and tribulations as I try to forge ahead on this spinning globe and get myself a 'career' in the process. Please read on and make sure your feet are clean. Thanks!

Wednesday 16 May 2012

bigger glimmer....?

Hi David,
I will get your CV over and be back in touch with anything further.
Kind regards,

glimmer......

Hi Dave

No problem at all.   I will certainly keep you posted with any suitable positions that arise.

Many thanks

all that glimmers is not gold.....or a job.......!

still at it.....tick tick

Thank you for applying for the above position and your interest in our company. Your application is being considered and we will let you know when a decision has been taken regarding its progress.


...is repetition really a sign of madness?

Wednesday 2 May 2012

outcome.....

Good afternoon David.

Thanks for your email there. I have just received a phone call from XXXXXXX. They have unfortunately decided, on this occasion not to take you on. They felt that while you have excellent experience and came across well at interview, you do not quite have the specific experience they are looking for.

I am sorry I do not have better feedback on this occasion, but will be in touch with anything else suitable that comes in.

Kind regards,


XXXXXX

fairly standard feedback but, although disappointing, this is not a tragedy.......onwards.....upwards....



turnaround....

sometimes feet draaaagggg......

Hi Caroline

Any word on this one?

Thanks

Dave..........


Hi Dave,

Nothing yet i'm afraid, i'm just in the office so will chase them up
again and come back to you asap.

Thanks


impatience is tough to combat........

application received.....

not for the first time......
Thank you for applying for the above position and your interest in our company. Your application is being considered and we will let you know when a decision has been taken regarding its progress. This might never happen.
heard this before and it should really be followed by....


if you do not hear from us please do not worry as we will keep your details on file until the end of time
Thank you for applying.......

cynnic......



opportunities....

A wee glimmer of hope.....?


Perfect Dave, thank you and I look forward to meeting you!
what lies round the next corner..........

feedback....

fair enough:

It wasn’t that your experience was lacking, I actually ended up going for someone more junior than you for the position, I felt she would have the ability to grow into the role and progress over the next year or so whereas I felt you were more at the top end for the role and it might not have been something that would have held your interest in the way I think it will in the longer term for the candidate I eventually went with.
I need to pitch myself in a less confident knowing manner. This is a shame as I have taken very many years to learn what I know. Oh well, lessons to keep learning from........